2023.08.24
Our state seal (which is also the state flag) is HORRIBLE and must change. Just to be clear on what you're looking at below: it's a white hand holding a sword over the head of an Indigenous person, above a Latin motto that says "She Seeks by the Sword a Quiet Peace under Liberty."
MA residents, please take a few minutes to do this:
"The Special Commission Relative to the Seal and Motto of the Commonwealth is interested in hearing from you.
The Special Commission is conducting a survey that asks about your familiarity with the current seal and motto of the Commonwealth and your input on the new design.
Here is the link to the survey: https://bit.ly/StateSealSurvey
This survey is available in English, Spanish, Portuguese, Vietnamese, Chinese, Khmer, Haitian Creole, and Russian. It should take less than 10 minutes of your time.
By answering this survey, you will contribute to the creation of a more inclusive state symbol.
Your answers will be confidential and will not be shared with anyone outside the research team. All answers will be combined into a general report that will make recommendations for the new design of the seal and motto.
Please feel free to share the survey with your communities.
